Winkle Cottage, Aldeburgh
ID: S535696
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Winkle Cottage in Aldeburgh is praised for its cosy charm, proximity to the beach, and quiet location. Guests appreciate the outdoor patio, updates to the property, and the convenience of parking. While minor issues are mentioned, such as a broken kitchen bin and garden maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive with guests expressing a desire to return.
The property is generally well-maintained, with only a mention of a sad-looking loo brush and a broken kitchen bin, suggesting high standards of cleanliness.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being close to the beach and in a quiet part of town, with the added bonus of parking availability.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and well-equipped, with a cosy atmosphere and a patio garden that adds to the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally good with recent updates, though there are minor issues with a broken bin and a missing hair dryer. The quick response to a minor electrical issue is noted positively.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches beyond the standard amenities provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Enjoying a tranquil position and yet close to the amenities of Aldeburgh, Winkle Cottage is perfect for friends and family with older children. Inside, the accommodation is warm and inviting with a welcoming sitting room boasting a delightful seating area and a feature contemporary fireplace. The adjoining kitchen is rustic in style and offers all the facilities that are needed to produce delicious food for the whole family with an elegant dining table set up ready for long, enjoyable meals together. Outside, there is a small patio garden perfect for soaking up any Suffolk sunshine. There are three bright and airy bedrooms which all offer a relaxing sanctuary after a hard day of getting out and about exploring.
After a refreshing shower in the morning or a relaxing soak in the bath in the evening and you’re ready to get out and about exploring. The beauty of Winkle Cottage lies in its location in the heart of Aldeburgh with its excellent range of shops, pubs, cafes, boutiques and restaurants, all just a short walk away. Snape Maltings is a must-visit while you’re in the area with the concert hall the venue for the famous Aldeburgh Music Festival and next to it a carefully curated collection of boutiques and galleries worth a browse. Other seaside towns worth a visit include Southwold, Thorpeness, Dunwich and Great Yarmouth.
Walks, hikes and cycle rides anywhere within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty promise to be rewarded with fantastic photo opportunities and if you like to get close to nature then there’s also RSPB Minsmere. As mentioned in the Daily Express article about 'magical Suffolk holidays', Winkle Cottage promises a memorable family holiday in a beautiful seaside location.
The popular, vibrant seaside town of Aldeburgh is famous for its culture, traditional feel and one of the best fish and chip shops in the country! Aldeburgh and Snape Maltings are home to one of the world’s greatest music festivals and has been named as one of the top 50 places to live in Britain. Crag Path runs along the seafront dividing the beautiful pebbly beach from the unspoilt pastel-coloured seafront properties and the town. The beach is a popular place for groups and couples to enjoy the wonderful fish and chips throughout the summer months. The town is steeped in history and has become a wonderful town for shopping with a good mixture of independent and chain stores to enjoy. The town also offers a good selection of pubs and restaurants or why not buy some freshly caught fish from the huts on the seafront and cook up your own feast at home. For those wishing for a more action-packed holiday there is excellent walking, cycling, sailing and golf at Aldeburgh. Growing in popularity you will want to return to Aldeburgh again and again!
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with FreeSat, BluRay/DVD player, WiFi.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Patio, patio furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There will be a welcome gift of wine and biscuits.
Note: Sorry, no unaccompanied teenagers.
Note: This property is not suitable for children between the age of 1 and 5.
Note: In-keeping with the age of the property there are steep stairs and lower door heights so may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: This property has a minimum stay of 7 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Orford Castle
- Framlingham Castle
- Dunwich Beach
Reviews (7)
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Judy
I wrote a short comment in the Visitorsâ Book of the cottage before the end of my stay and I deliberately did not mention any of the things that we had found negative as I know how damaging that can be - the fast, noisy and frequent traffic, the potholed access to parking, the lack of space to do anything on the kitchen worktops, the paucity of equipment in the kitchen, the tight turn in the steep stairs and dangerously short distance from the landing to those stairs, the general shabbiness of it all, the awful smell in my bedroom; we had been grateful to have rescued our trip so were prepared to take what was available. However, I felt it right to contact Sykes directly about a very specific issue, the bed. I was absolutely disgusted to see huge stains on my mattress as I was packing up to leave, the cleaners MUST have noticed that there were NO STAINS on any of the mattress protectors or bedding from our stripped beds so this stain already existed and had been covered up⦠ugh. Had the cleaners not reported this before now or was this just ignored? I took photos of the stains and it looks disgusting. I'm happy to share these photos. The owner offered me a small reduction on a future booking and were apparently already addressing the issues I raised - thereby acknowledging that standards were below par. In the light of gesture of goodwill from the owner, I said that I would prefer to have a small reduction from THIS visit - I have no intention of staying there again. The owner "is not looking" to offer this. I've asked Sykes to escalate this to their Senior Management (as I booked it through the them). This request had been completely ignored. Not only that but you keep asking me to write a review - so here it is. Sykes seem to be keen on ticking boxes and getting feedback but not so keen on actual good customer service. This experience does not merit even one star.
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Julian
The patio garden a big plus. Our second visit and we hope not the last.
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Andrew
saying that we will be back